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Dr. Lizellen Follette, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Lizellen Lafollette, M.D.)

(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery

599 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Suite 301
Greenbrae, CA 94904

(415) 461-1949

Dr. Lizellen Follette, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Greenbrae, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Lizellen Follette, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health, Marin General Hospital and LIZELLEN LA FOLLETTE MD INC.

Office Locations

Address:

599 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Suite 301
Greenbrae, CA 94904

Some issues Dr. Lizellen Follette, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Doctors, like Lizellen La Follette of La Follette OB-GYN and Aesthetic in Greenbrae, are concerned.”—"New Moms Struggle to Stay Connected to Family, Health Care Providers During Pandemic", CBS Detroit, April 2020

“"I love the fact that we're now having more opportunity for access for women," said Dr. Lizellen La Follette, who is in her 23 rd year as an OBGYN.”—"New California Law Allows Women To Obtain Birth Control Without Doctor's Visit", CBS Detroit, June 2015

“Lizellen La Follette, MD, San Anselmo, Calif.”—"Pregnant women's opinions should be considered in their maternity care", Washington Post, January 2015

breast exam	83
cytology	89
doctor visit	97
gynecologic pathology	89
gynecologic procedures	82
lab tests	32
preventive care	121

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

breast exam	45
cytology	43
doctor visit	87
gynecologic pathology	43
gynecologic procedures	44
lab tests	43
preventive care	86

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	106

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	32
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

breast exam	66
cytology	63
doctor visit	157
gynecologic pathology	63
gynecologic procedures	65
lab tests	67
preventive care	130

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

breast exam	56
cytology	40
doctor visit	119
gynecologic pathology	40
gynecologic procedures	55
lab tests	36
preventive care	76

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	124

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	31
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

breast exam	69
cytology	58
doctor visit	93
gynecologic pathology	58
gynecologic procedures	68
lab tests	43
preventive care	101

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	108

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	21
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

breast exam	61
cytology	59
doctor visit	80
gynecologic pathology	59
gynecologic procedures	60
lab tests	23
preventive care	82

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	121

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

breast exam	59
cytology	51
doctor visit	81
gynecologic pathology	51
gynecologic procedures	58
lab tests	27
preventive care	78

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	106

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	26
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	10
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

breast exam	45
cytology	42
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	62
gynecologic pathology	42
gynecologic procedures	55
preventive care	41

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	81

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	80
cytology	80
doctor visit	124
gynecologic pathology	80
gynecologic procedures	79
preventive care	79

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lizellen Follette, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lizellen Follette, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Greenbrae, CA were preventive care, gynecologic procedures, breast exam and cytology.

breast exam	62
cytology	58
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	101
gynecologic pathology	58
gynecologic procedures	63
lab tests	38
preventive care	88

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lizellen Follette, MD.

**Gender**
Female	105
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	37
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	11
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lizellen Follette, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lizellen Follette, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	24
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	2
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	9
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Lizellen Follette, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She completed residency at MetroHealth Medical Center. She is certified by the Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Residency: MetroHealth Medical Center

Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lizellen Follette, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Marin General Hospital

LIZELLEN LA FOLLETTE MD INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lizellen Follette, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.94 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lizellen Follette, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Greenbrae, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lizellen Follette, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$454 DUAVEE $183	PREMARIN ORALS $105	PVC $64	PREMARIN $45	NURTEC ODT $42	Other $16
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$375 Kyleena $156	Mirena $114	Skyla $84	Natazia $21
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.	$312 ANNOVERA $161	IMVEXXY $151
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$264 NEXPLANON $183	GARDASIL9 $50	GARDASIL 9 $17	NUVARING $15
ASCEND Therapeutics US, LLC	$260 EstroGel $248	Binosto $12
Other	$2,468 Osphena $178	LO LOESTRIN FE $161	Makena $144	BRISDELLE $138	PARAGARD $133	Other $1,714

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,804
Education	$275
Gift	$53

Biography

Dr. Lizellen Lafollette practices obstetrics & gynecology in Greenbrae, CA. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at MetroHealth Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Lafollette's clinical interests encompass laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery. She has a 3.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Awards and/or distinctions she has received include Top Doctor Marin Magazine; Sutter Novato Hospital Ethics Committee Chair; and Advanced Robotic Training and Certificate. Dr. Lafollette (or staff) speaks the following languages: Swedish, Spanish, and German. Her professional affiliations include California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC), Marin General Hospital, and Novato Community Hospital. Sutter Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Greenbrae, CA.